Want to work with young people? Or do you already work with young people and want to upskill? Check out our youth work training options below!

The Salvation Army endeavours to train and equip our youth workers to engage with and positively influence young people in New Zealand society. The options we offer allow leaders who desire training and professional development in youth work to get some great education and gain the required skills to work in a range of settings. Our aim is to develop youth workers who will make a long-term impact in local corps, centres and communities around New Zealand.

In 2019, The Salvation Army will be offering three youth work training models: Foundations of Youth Work, Youth Work LAB Apprenticeship and Youth Work Distance Apprenticeship.

Applications for Foundations of Youth Work, Youth Work LAB Apprenticeship and Youth Work Distance Apprenticeship for 2019 are now open.

FOUNDATIONS OF YOUTH WORK:

The Foundation for Salvation Army Youth Work is an entry level training programme for those working in youth ministry on a volunteer or part-time basis. The programme offers foundational training for unqualified full-time youth workers and is a development opportunity for volunteer or part-time youth leaders who want to explore a career in youth work.

More information: Click here for more information about Foundations of Youth Work

How to apply: Click here to download a Foundations of Youth Work application form

YOUTH WORK LAB APPRENTICESHIP:

The Salvation Army Youth Work LAB Apprenticeship is a full-time, three-year commitment that includes undertaking practical youth work in a supportive environment at an approved LAB, while studying for approved qualifications. It is for those wanting to train in youth work, and who may sense a calling to this work as a ‘vocation’ or long-term career. It is preferred that applicants have had prior involvement in the life of their corps/centre or divisional youth team, as well as experience of youth work practice.

More information: Click here for more information about the LAB Apprenticeship

How to apply: Click here to download a LAB Apprenticeship application form

Applications close Friday 28 September 2018

YOUTH WORK DISTANCE APPRENTICESHIP:

The Salvation Army Youth Work On-Site Apprenticeship is a full-time, three-year commitment that includes undertaking practical youth work in their local corps/centre, while studying for approved qualifications. It is for those wanting to train in youth work, and who may sense a calling to this work as a ‘vocation’ or long-term career. It is preferred that applicants have had prior involvement in the life of their corps/centre or divisional youth team, as well as experience of youth work practice.

More information: Click here for more information about the Distance Apprenticeship

How to apply: Click here to download a Distance Apprenticeship application form

Applications close Friday 28 September 2018

For students applying to become Distance Apprentices there are accomodation supplements that can be applied for. Click here for an application form which can be sent with your application form.

APPLY TO BECOME A LAB FACILITATOR:

Are you an experienced youth worker and interested in facilitating a LAB? Check out the information and application form below.

More information: Click here for more information about LAB facilitation

How to apply: Click here to download a LAB Expression of Interest form